Skoda Octavia vRS (01-05) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 16 February 2006 The Octavia vRS put Skoda on the hot-hatchback map in 2001 with an estate model following in 2003. Sharing components with the Mk IV Volkswagen Golf, using Volkswagen Group's 180bhp 1.8 turbo engine as well as the know-how of Skoda's skilled chassis engineers the Octavia vRS turned out to be a high performance bargain and a thoroughly enjoyable drive. 4 out of 5 Other Skoda reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Safety Fairly safe when tested in the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) with a four-star rating out of five. Driver and passenger airbags, ABS and child-seat preparation were all standard features. However, side airbags, passenger airbag deactivation switch and potentially life-saving electronic stability programme were all on the options list. Euro NCAP Provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Visit Euro NCAP for more info Adult Occupant Rating 4 out of 5 Pedestrian Test Rating 2 out of 5 4 out of 5 Reliability Skoda has a good reputation for reliability and this model should conform. Car check problem points Body No major problems reported. Engine/Gearbox No major problems reported. Other No major problems reported. Spot car problems with a Parkers Car Checklist Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Skoda Octavia cars for sale We have 10 models like this for sale. Find Skoda Octavia cars for sale Previous: Costs Next: Buying & Selling